Human Resources Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take on a leadership role where you can have a direct impact on an organization? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to support employee needs and oversee benefits and insurance management? If so, this may be the role for you!
Since 1988, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP has provided creative, cost-effective legal solutions for clients’ complex matters. It is a leading Midwest environmental and insurance coverage law firm. Utilizing its breadth and depth of experience and technical knowledge, the firm handles complex issues and everyday client matters in numerous sectors including manufacturing, energy, technology, life sciences, petroleum and energy, health care, and waste services. Its entrepreneurial attorneys thrive on collaboration and are dedicated to shaping the law and helping businesses at every stage succeed.
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP is looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead and manage personnel administration, employee benefits, and insurance processes. With a focus on fostering a supportive and efficient work environment, you’ll play a key role in overseeing HR operations and employee relations for the Indianapolis and South Bend offices. You will act as a primary point of contact for employee benefits, personnel policies, and insurance coordination, working closely with multiple committees to ensure compliance and support firm-wide initiatives.
BENEFITS:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare (full premium covered by employer), dental, vision and retirement plans
• 401k with generous match
• Paid time off, holidays, and a floating holiday
• Life and disability insurance
• Free employee parking
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Human Resources Administration: Manage the entire employee lifecycle, from drafting offer letters and onboarding new employees to addressing handbook questions and approving time off requests. Coordinate personnel actions across various departments, including Accounting, Facilities, and IT, to ensure seamless HR support.
• Employee Benefits Management: Oversee health, life, and disability insurance plans, assisting with employee enrollment, claims processing, and annual renewals.
• Insurance and Risk Management: Manage insurance policies for health, workers’ compensation, and employment practices, ensuring all plans are up-to-date and handling claims when necessary. Act as the firm’s primary liaison with insurance providers and brokers for policy renewals and updates.
• Employee Relations and Development: Support performance management through evaluations, addressing attendance issues, and participating in disciplinary actions when necessary. Coordinate employee recognition programs such as Employee of the Month and Administrative Professionals’ Day.
• Policy and Compliance: Draft, review, and implement HR policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Maintain personnel records, confidential files, and support special projects related to employee wellness, health incentive programs, and firm initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of three years of HR management experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• Proven experience in benefits administration and personnel management
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with employees at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

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